An automotive supplier with six locations across two states was seeking cost savings, standardization, and product unification measures. Although they were already using many Ansell products within their facilities, they weren’t fully optimized. They turned to the Martin team for help, who suggested collaborating with Ansell to assist with the implementation.

The solution came in the form of Ansell Guardian®. The Martin and Ansell teams joined forces to perform Ansell Guardian® assessments at all six locations. By leveraging the Ansell Guardian® cost drivers, they helped the supplier meet all their contract goals.

The assessments led to remarkable standardization across all sites, reducing their SKU count by 70%. They also identified areas needing improvement to meet corporate safety standards, which were previously not being met. The supplier achieved significant cost savings, expanded Ansell product use to two additional facilities, and has better oversight of their operations.

Standardization and SKU Reduction: The Ansell Guardian® assessments led to a 70% reduction in SKUs across all six locations, streamlining inventory and unifying product use.

Enhanced Safety and Compliance: The assessments identified critical areas for improvement, helping the supplier meet corporate safety standards previously unmet.

Expanded Product Use and Cost Savings: The supplier increased Ansell product adoption in two additional facilities, achieving substantial cost savings and improved oversight of operations.